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    Connecting laptop to desktop

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by shakymetalhead, May 7, 2007.

  1. shakymetalhead

    shakymetalhead Notebook Guru

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    I want to connect my new hp dv 9000t to my old desktop.Mainly to play multiplayer games.My laptop has vista and desktop has xp.can i easily connect the two?Any guide available to help me would do.I have no knowledge about LAN and the settings.
     
    shakymetalhead, May 7, 2007
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    eek Newbie

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    Least expensive way is with an ethernet crossover cable
    (If both machines have ethernet adapters)
    next would be the get a router or switch
    Setting up a network is not that hard
    Many routers come with instructions
    I do not know if the Msoft transfer cable can be used as a
    network but it can transfer files etc
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=F5U258-DT&cpc=SCH
    Ultimately if you have high speed dsl you are going to want to
    Play on-line so it would seem the best choice would be
    a router BTW if you have dsl check to see if it has a built in
    router and additional ethernet plugs!

    gl :)
     
    eek, May 7, 2007
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